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Fancy Christmas Desserts Served in Glasses

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A tender Austrian vanilla crescent cookie paired with tart raspberries and optional cream—a charming, light dessert with old-world flavor and fruity brightness.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup ground almonds

  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tbsp vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting

For the Raspberry Layer:

  • 1–1.5 cups fresh raspberries

  • 1–2 tsp sugar or honey (optional)

  • 1 cup whipped cream, yogurt, or mascarpone

Instructions

  • Mix flour, almonds, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.

  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Knead into dough. Chill 1 hour.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough into crescents.

  • Bake 12–15 min until light golden. Dust with powdered sugar while warm.

  • Lightly mash half the raspberries; sweeten if desired.

  • Serve cookies with raspberries and cream, or layer in dessert glasses.

Notes

  • Handle cookies carefully—they’re delicate when warm.

  • Can be made in advance and stored for up to 2 weeks.

  • Swap raspberries for other fresh berries or compote.

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